For the most part, I’m not what you’d call an early adopter. I never have the latest or greatest phone and my clothes are all last season’s styles. I’m three years behind on movies and five years behind on Pinterest food trends. But Scott’s Addition in Richmond, VA — I was going there before it …
Neighborhood Guide to Scott’s Addition (Richmond VA) Read More »
Some of you have read this blog long enough to remember how much I disliked Richmond when I first moved there in 2010. It took awhile for the city to blossom, but today there are a ton of things to do in Richmond VA — not to mention it has a brilliant personality and vibrant …
Best Things to do in Richmond VA: An Insider’s Guide Read More »
This post was originally written in 2016 but updated again in 2018 and most recently in 2021 to reflect new openings and other changes in Richmond, Virginia. It took me six years to buy a house and admit that the city is “home” but now that I have, it’s time I share my thoughts on …
The Ultimate Weekend in Richmond (a Local’s Itinerary) Read More »
This post was originally written in 2013 but was updated several times over the years (most recently in June 2021). When I first moved to Richmond, I thought the best part about the city was its central location. Near mountains, the beach, and the nation’s capital, it’s ironic that my answer was based on proximity to …
You know that one thing in your city you always say you’re going to check out but never do? When something’s almost too easy and too convenient to carve out time and try? I finally stopped saying someday and went James River rafting this summer. For once, it was time to start playing tourist in my own backyard …
James River Rafting: Urban White Water Thrills in Richmond VA Read More »
Ice cream isn’t just for summer anymore, especially in a city like Richmond where there are warm, sunny days throughout the year. If you’re looking for a local joint with personality and creativity, look no further than these 5 places with the best ice cream in Richmond Virginia. My All-Around Favorite: Stoplight Gelato Cafe Tucked …
I don’t like to talk smack about my city, but Richmond can be superficial sometimes. Not everyone — far from it — and not all the time…but occasionally, you’ll find conversation never moves beyond a few polite pleasantries. That is, unless you have a guaranteed conversation starter. After seven years in Richmond, I finally found …
All over the country, Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture has become a part of Independence Day celebrations. I’m not sure how exactly it became a staple of the Fourth of July, but Richmond, VA might be the only place in the world where it’s performed as intended when it was written: with real artillery and carillon bells. Fewer than …
Why the Fourth of July is My Favorite Time in Richmond Read More »
Sometime when I wasn’t looking, Richmond’s craft beer scene exploded. The old standbys like Legend Brewing Co (the best view in Richmond) now have some stiff competition. I’ve made it a mission to sample all of the beers at all of the breweries — I’m still in progress — and to be honest, simply drinking beer flights …
Brewasana (Beer and Yoga) at a Richmond Craft Brewery Read More »
It’s easy to tune out your surroundings when you’re going about daily life. I take my surroundings for granted in Richmond, though it’s one of my goals to “re-discover” my city in 2015. To explore the city with a sense of purpose, I purchased a mobile app scavenger hunt of Richmond, VA. Stray Boots is essentially …
